Monthly Archives: August 2020

Government Programs to Get Free Money

If you need help paying some bills or taking care of your family, the government can sometimes help. Many state and federal programs exist to help not just low-income families, but people of varying income levels. Many programs are meant to help homeow...

Government Programs to Get Free Money

If you need help paying some bills or taking care of your family, the government can sometimes help. Many state and federal programs exist to help not just low-income families, but people of varying income levels. Many programs are meant to help homeow...

How Much Screen Time Is Right for Your Child?

In the modern world, children are exposed to technology at a young age. Many parents introduce their children to technology early in the hope that they will grow up to be tech savvy and do well in school and on the job. With all of the challenges and s...

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gatheringplace for comfy family evenings. But accumulations of dirt, soot and ash can make yourfireplace less efficient and ruin the lovely patina of natural stone.You can hel...

What to Do If You Think You’re a Victim of Identity Theft

Identity theft is continuing to skyrocket thanks to the proliferation of online shopping and the sharing of personal information with companies and financial institutions alike. In fact, hundreds of millions of people have had their data stolen. This c...

Grocery Shopping Done Right

Keep your home stocked with everything you need for nutritious meals and healthy living, and regain valuable time in your day.Take InventoryLet your current inventory guide your meal planning for the week so that you're using up what you already have o...

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund?

An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other catastrophe that can leave you without money or the means to work for a while. Knowing how much money to save depends on a few factors. Here are some to co...

How to Haggle on the Phone for Better Prices

Haggling may not be one of the funnest things youll do on any given day, but if youre anywhere near good at it, you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year.For people who dont want to haggle in person or dont want to send emails back and forth...

Fire Safety Tips for Your Home

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Immediate Steps to Take After Losing a Credit Card

Losing a credit card can lead to all kinds of problems, especially if you don’t act quickly. Whether it’s lost or stolen, a credit card out of your control could be used to ring up fraudulent charges or even steal your identity, both of which could lea...